Two people were killed and two others were injured in Chantilly, Virginia, early Friday after a driver in a Ford Mustang hit a tree and rolled over, authorities said.
The driver was at the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Tall Cedars Parkway, just south of Dulles International Airport, and heading east when the crash happened about 12:30 a.m., the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said.
The 2023 Mustang left the road, hit a tree and then rolled, authorities said. The sheriff’s office didn’t say why the driver lost control.
Two passengers died, authorities said. Information about their identities has not been released.
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The driver, described only as a male, was injured and taken to a hospital. A female passenger was also injured. The severity of their injuries is unclear.
The Mustang was the only car involved.
Tall Cedars Parkway was closed for 7.5 hours while police investigated.
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The crash was not a surprise to some residents. They said crashes are common on that stretch of the parkway.
“This road… it should be safe,” Jordan Sherfey said. “I have kids. I don’t let them out because I’m so scared they’re going to get hit on this road.”
